Liolaemus josei is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.

Etymology: The specific name, josei, is in honor of José Simón Abdala who is the father of the describer, and is Professor of Dentistry at Universidad de Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina.

Geographic range: L. josei is found in La Pampa Province and Mendoza Province, Argentina.

Habitat: The preferred natural habitat of L. josei is savanna, at altitudes of .

Reproduction: L. josei is oviparous.